Junior Player Handbook and Tournament Schedule

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1 2012 Junior Player Handbook and Tournament Schedule Arizona New Mexico El Paso County

2 Table of Contents Staff 3 Community Tennis Associations..4 Junior Team Tennis..5-6 Residency/Eligibility 7 Rule Change for 10 & 12 and Under Tennis.8-11 Types of Rankings Lists/Seeding Protocol..12 Ranking Regulations.13 Levels of Tournaments.14 Point Charts National Point Table Change Endorsement Regulations Sportsmanship Suspension Point System Special Events Tournament Definitions 28 How to find and enter sanctioned tournaments.29 Novice/Intermediate Tournaments Tournament Schedule Tennis On Campus.43 Filing a Tournament Grievance.44 2

3 USTA SOUTHWEST SECTION 7010 E. Acoma Drive, Suite 201 Scottsdale, AZ or Toll Free FAX: Staff Listing Eric Mitchell - Executive Director - mitchell@southwest.usta.com - Extension 107 Brooke Demory - Executive Assistant/Accounting - bdemory@southwest.usta.com - Extension 108 TBD - Player Development Manager - juniorcomp@southwest.usta.com - Extension 106 Lindsey Keeler - Adult Competitive Manager - lucero@southwest.usta.com - Extension 102 Michelle Moyer - Community Tennis Manager - mmoyer@southwest.usta.com - Extension 104 Jeff Sikes - Marketing/Communications Manager - sikes@southwest.usta.com - Extension 109 Darlene Demory - Recreational Tennis Coordinator - demory@southwest.usta.com - Extension 105 Junior Competition Committee* Tricia Cooper - Chairman Area Representatives John Perry - Southern Arizona Dan Pick - Northern New Mexico Vedran Vidovic - Greater El Paso Tracy Lawson - Central Arizona Sally Grabham - Ex-officio *Area Representatives also serve on Sportsmanship and Residency Committee 3

4 Community Tennis Associations USTA Greater El Paso 2510 N. St. Vrain El Paso, Texas USTA Northern Arizona P.O Box 3455 Sedona, AZ USTA Central Arizona 5310 E. Shea Blvd. #5 Scottsdale, AZ USTA Northern New Mexico P.O. Box Albuquerque, New Mexico USTA Southeastern New Mexico 1204 Le Ann Drive Roswell, New Mexico USTA Southern New Mexico P.O. Box Las Cruces, New Mexico USTA Southern Arizona P.O. Box Tucson, Arizona Executive Director Eric Mitchell presenting the 12 and Under Southwest Closed awards to the winner Kylie Mckenzie and runner-up Brandelyn Fulgenzi. 4

5 What is USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS? USTA Jr. Team Tennis is the largest youth tennis program in the country, helping girls and boys ages 6 to 18 get in the game, get on the court, and have a good time. Teams are coed and made up of at least six players, three boys and three girls, based on similar ages and skill levels. The emphasis is on skill development, fun, teamwork and friendly competition, all with the possibility of advancing to the Section and National Championships. Tennis is a sport you can play for life and Jr. Team Tennis lays the foundation for a lasting relationship. Teams may participate in one of the following age divisions: 8 and Under QuickStart (Beginner format using the 36 court and foam tennis ball) 10 and Under QuickStart (Beginner format using the 60 court and low compression ball) 12 and Under Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced 14 and Under Intermediate, Advanced 18 and Under Intermediate, Advanced Teams competing at the 12 & Under, 14 & Under, and 18 & Under intermediate and advanced skill levels may qualify for the Section Championship. Teams competing at the 14 & Under and 18 & Under intermediate and advanced skill levels may qualify for the National Championship. USTA Membership is required for all players participating in USTA Jr. Team Tennis programs. USTA Southwest Jr. Team Tennis Section Championships: August 10-12, 2012 in Tucson, AZ Players of the championship will receive 75 USTA Southwest Section ranking points per each individual singles and/or same gender doubles match won per round. USTA Jr. Team Tennis National Championships: 14 & Under October 19-21, 2012, South Carolina 18 & Under October 26-28, 2012, South Carolina 5

6 If you are interested in becoming a team captain or have any questions regarding the program starting contact your local Area League Coordinator (ALC) or Michelle Moyer at the USTA Southwest Section office: Chartered CTA USTA Southwest Section Northern Arizona Central Arizona Southern Arizona Northern New Mexico Southern New Mexico Southeastern New Mexico Greater El Paso 2012 Seasons Spring/ Summer Spring, Fall, Summer Spring/ Summer Spring/ Summer Spring/ Summer ALC Contact Phone # Address Michelle Moyer Community Tennis Manager mmoyer@southwest.usta.co m Brenda Linskey linskeys123@msn.com Danica Dunn lprctennis@gmail.com Mark Swenson sazcpc@gmail.com Mary Wommack mwommack@comcast.net Judy Harlas jrharlas@aol.com TBD TBD TBD TBD Spring/ Summer Jennifer Viramontes Bill Tepsick gepta@sbcglobal.net btepsicktsr@gmail.com 6

7 USTA Southwest Section Junior Competition Here you will find information on ranking regulations, the points per round ranking system, endorsement to national events, special events, and tournaments along with the 2012 schedule. If you have any questions, please call the Junior Player Development Manager at x 106 or juniorcomp@southwest.usta.com. Residency, Citizenship and Ranking Regulations 1. All persons ranked must hold a current USTA membership card. 2. Only persons who maintain a permanent residence within the boundaries of the Southwest Section (states of Arizona, New Mexico, and El Paso County, Texas) are eligible for ranking, endorsement and closed tournaments. A junior player, who lives with one or both parents, or a legal guardian, shall be considered a permanent resident of the location where he or she physically resides for the majority of the year, where he or she attends school and/or where he or she primarily engages in training and playing tennis. A junior player who is an established resident of the Southwest Section according to the aforementioned criteria, but is currently living apart from his or her parent(s) for reasons such as college, tennis academy or boarding school attendance, military involvement, etc. will continue to be considered a permanent resident of the Southwest Section a slong as his or her parent(s) maintain a permanent residence within its boundaries. For this purpose, permanent residency for the calendar year for the parent(s) is defined as a minimum of 184 days. Anyone moving into the section during the year must change their membership with the USTA membership department. The residency committee has the right to ask for proof of permanent residency. The burden of proof will be on the player/parent. 3. U.S. Citizenship - Only persons who are U.S. Citizens or are in possession of a Permanent Resident Card, commonly known as a "Green Card" are eligible for ranking, endorsement or closed tournaments. Junior rankings are calculated using the Points Per Round system. Refer to the Points Per Round Ranking System Regulations and Points Per Round point charts information below Tournament Eligibility Only players who are residents of the Southwest Section (as outlined in #2 of ranking regulations) and are U.S. citizens are eligible for prescribed sectional closed events including the Level 3 and 4 tournaments that count in national rankings Age Eligibility 10s: Birth dates in 2001 until first day of the month of 11 th birthday; all birthdates in 2001 and younger 12s: Birth dates in 1999 until first day of the month of 13 th birthday; all birthdates in 1999 and younger 14s: Birth dates in 1997 until first day of the month of 15 th birthday; all birthdates in 1997 and younger 16s: Birth dates in 1995 until first day of the month of 17 th birthday; all birthdates in 1995 and younger 18s: Birth dates in 1993 until first day of the month of 19 th birthday; all birthdates in 1993 and younger 7

8 Player Regulations for Orange/Green/Yellow Progression Overview The new 10 & Under and 12 & Under systems are developmental divisions that should focus on participation and developing a players competitive skills through match play. The new system places emphasis on participation and promotes play in both Orange ball and Green ball events. The new system is structured to keep young players in Orange and Green ball events long enough to develop technically and tactically. The structure will enable a player to progress through participating in events with little emphasis on winning or losing. It is not a race to the Yellow ball. Orange Ball Division A. Orange Ball Eligibility 1. A player can start competing in Orange ball 10 & Under at any time, as long as the player has not reached the maximum age for the division. 2. A player may elect to move to Green ball 12 & Under by meeting one of the following criteria: a. Earn 10 participation points in singles sanctioned tournaments during a 12 month period and be at least 9 years old. b. Win the singles division of four Level 5 or higher Southwest Section tournaments and be at least 9 years old. 3. Participation points are earned as follows: a. One participation point may be earned by competing in any 10 & Under Orange ball singles sanctioned tournament. b. One participation point may be earned by completing any USTA Junior Team Tennis league season. c. One participation point may be earned by playing a cross sectional team event. 4. A player may elect to move to Green ball 12 & Under once he or she has reached 10 ½ years of age even if the above criteria has not been met. B. Orange Ball Match Formats 1. Matches will be played in accordance to the guidelines of 10 & Under tennis. 2. Court size: 60 foot court. 3. Racquet length: no longer than a 25 inch racquet. 4. Orange low compression balls. 5. Best two out of three short sets (first to 4 games) with a ten point tie-breaker in lieu of a third. Ad scoring applies. 8

9 C. Tournament Formats and Rankings 1. No rankings lists will be published. Participation point lists will be published to keep track of the number of points a player has accumulated. 2. It is recommended that Level 6 tournaments should be played in any non-elimination format such as a compass draw or round robin to ensure guaranteed competition. Players should be placed in flights with other players of a similar level. 3. It is recommended that the 10 & Under division at Level 6 tournaments be completed in one day. Rationale: The Junior Competition Committee emphasizes that it is not a "race" to the Green ball division. The priority is on maximizing participation and playing matches with the Orange ball. This helps in the fundamental development of the child and helps a child progress, as he or she gets older, with learning the correct technique and without picking up bad habits. Additionally, it places a player with correct equipment for his or her size, appropriate court size for his or her age, and a ball bounce that is in the strike zone for his or her height. A player can move up if he or she has satisfied the criteria, as it proves that he or she is ready to move up to the Green ball division. The Junior Competition Committee places no minimum age on when a child can play in the Orange ball Division. Players under the age of 8 are encouraged to play 8 & Under competition using the Red ball, however, they have the option of playing in 10 & Under Orange ball if they are ready or there is no available Red ball division. Green Ball Division A. Green Ball Eligibility 1. A player can start competing in Green ball 12 & Under when he or she has satisfied either of the criteria from the 10 & Under Orange ball division, or when the player has reached 10 ½ years of age. 2. A player may elect to move to Yellow Ball 12 & Under by meeting one of the following criteria: a. Earn 10 participation points in singles sanctioned tournaments during a 12 month period and be at least 10 years old. b. Win the singles division of four Level 5 or higher Southwest Section tournaments and be at least 10 years old. 3. Participation points are earned as follows: a. One participation point may be earned by competing in any 12 & Under Green ball singles sanctioned tournament. b. One participation point may be earned by completing any USTA Junior Team Tennis league season. c. One participation point may be earned by playing a cross sectional team event. 4. A player may elect to play in any Yellow ball age division, for which he or she is age eligible, only after completing the Green ball criteria listed above. 5. A player new to Southwest Section tournament play may elect to play in any Yellow ball age division, for which he or she is age eligible, as long as he or she has reached 12 years of age even if the above criteria has not been met. B. Green Ball Match Format 1. Matches will be played in accordance to the guidelines of 12 & Under tennis. 2. Court size: 78 foot court. 3. Racquet length: no longer than a 27 inch racquet. 9

10 4. Green low compression balls 5. Any USTA approved match format. C. Tournament Format 1. All Level 6 Southwest Section tournaments shall play Green Ball in the 12 & Under division. No Yellow ball for the 12 & Under division will be offered as an option in Level 6 tournaments. 2. Level 5 and above tournaments will use similar draw types as other divisions for Green Ball 12 & Under divisions. Rationale: The Junior Competition Committee believes that using the Green low compression balls, on a full sized court, will allow players to use the appropriate technique along with learning how to construct points better. In the Southwest, we play at altitude where the ball travels faster than at sea level. The Green ball will serve as a great transition tool to the Yellow ball and will enable players to have longer rallies at altitude. This improves a player s thinking skills and enables a player to learn how to construct points, a skill which can be transferred when the player starts to compete in Yellow ball tournaments. The length of time a player spends in the Green and Orange ball divisions is developmentally important. Players have the opportunity to accumulate one point for every tournament played and should be encouraged to enter as many tournaments as practical. Transitioning to 2012 Players caught in the middle Players may be eligible to move up to an appropriate division if they have exceptional and notable results. The Junior Competition Committee will decide based on results whether a player is able to move up in division. Rationale: The changes are designed to look forward to the future with the new generation of players. However, we know that there might be a few players "caught in the middle" during the transition phase, which is why the Junior Competition Committee will consider moving exceptional players. Conclusion The new Southwest Section 10 & Under and 12 & Under systems integrate the USTA National rule change and its philosophy of boosting participation, enabling kids to have more success, enabling small, young participants to have more fun, and developing a new generation of players with sound, fundamental techniques. The 10 & Under system preserves the integrity of Orange ball events; emphasizing participation, experience, the development of young tennis players and, most importantly, having fun! The 12 & Under system provides players with much needed experience and tactical awareness, which is imperative in a high altitude section as well as for overall technical development. The system of progression as a whole helps players gain success from a young age, whether they win or lose, by equating success with participation rather than winning or losing. 10

11 Administration The USTA Southwest Section office will monitor entry into the appropriate Orange, Green or Yellow ball divisions. Level 6 - Tournament Directors will be able to view the participation point list starting January 1 st It is their responsibility to make sure that the players entered are in the appropriate division according to their earned participation points as stated in rules above. Level 3, 4 and 5 All tournaments will be reviewed by the Southwest section. The JPDM will place players in the appropriate division according to their earned participation points as stated in the rules above. 11

12 Types of Lists and Publishing dates Standing Lists Standing lists are published weekly (typically at the beginning of each week). Singles and Doubles Standings will be based on a player's best Six (6) tournaments played in the last twelve (12) months. Endorsement Lists Endorsement lists are published frequently during each of the three endorsement segments. See the Endorsement Section for more information. Tentative final rankings Tentative final rankings for the calendar year will be published at the completion of the final tournament in Players/parents will then have 3 weeks from the publish date to send in corrections. Finals Rankings Final rankings will be published the first week of February These rankings for each age division shall include all players who have been age eligible for play in the division at any time during the year. Only points earned in the division will count towards ranking in that division. Player may be ranked in more than one age division during the year. Final Rankings will be based on the best Six (6) tournaments played during the calendar year. There are not any minimum requirements to receive a final ranking (except participating in one tournament and winning a match). Seeding Protocol The seeding protocol for the Southwest Section s designated events and tournaments that are Level 3, 4 or 5 for national ranking can be found on our website, in the Youth/Tournament Seeding area. Local tournaments are seeded by a local seeder or by the standings. 12

13 Points Per Round Ranking System Regulations 1. A player must win a round to receive any points for the tournament. Byes do not qualify as wins. 2. Withdrawals and walkovers qualify as wins for the advancing player and earn Points Per Round, but do not earn bonus points for significant wins. 3. Retirements qualify as wins for the advancing player and earn Points Per Round and bonus points for significant wins. 4. A player who advances because of a default that takes place before the commencement of the first point in the match or because the opponent is disqualified shall receive Point Per Round for advancing, but does not earn bonus points for significant wins. 5. A player who is defaulted from a tournament for code violations under the Point Penalty System or misconduct forfeits any points accumulated during the tournament. Players defaulted in singles only lose points accumulated for singles. 6. Points earned in a higher age division count towards a player's standing in the player's natural age division, as well as in the age division of the tournament itself (standings only, not final rankings). 7. Singles and Doubles Standings will use a Combined Ranking. This combined ranking will be based on a player's best Six (6) tournaments played in the last twelve (12) months. This combined ranking will use 100% of a player s singles points and 25% of a player s doubles points. 8. Final Combined Rankings will be based on the best Six (6) tournaments played during the calendar year. This final combined ranking will use 100% of a player s singles points and 25% of a player s doubles points. There are not any minimum requirements to receive a final ranking (except participating in one tournament and winning a match). Final rankings do not include any results from other age divisions. 9. All eligible players who have won at least one match in a USTA Southwest Section sanctioned tournament will have a standing. 10. Significant win/bonus points are based on the previous month s final standings. 11. Results of exhibitions, interscholastic and intercollegiate matches will not be considered for ranking purposes. 12. Results of Southwest Sanctioned tournaments and tournaments on the USTA National Schedule for the ranking year under consideration will provide the sole data for standings/ rankings. 13. Junior may play in any age division up until the month in which they age out of the division. Tournaments included in the Southwest Section Standings/Rankings All national tournaments on the USTA National Jr. Tournament Schedule that have a level distinction and use the Tournament Data Manager (TDM) software will count in a players standing/ ranking. Players must notify the Junior Player Development Manager if they play in one of these events. National Championships, National Opens, Copper Bowl and National Team events will automatically be included. 13

14 Levels of Tournaments Level 1 - USTA National Championships, USTA Boys' 18 National Team Championships, USTA Girls' 18 National Team Championships, USTA BG 16 Intersectional Team Championships Level 2 - USTA National Opens, USTA BG 16, 14, and 12 Zone Team Championships Level 3 Regional National tournaments and the Southwest Jr. Closed (uses separate point chart for section standing/rankings) Level 4 Phoenix Jr. Championships Gold, Sun City Jr. Championships Gold, New Mexico Jr. Championships Gold Level 5 Sweet 16 s, Valley of the Sun Gold, Gootter Cactus Cup Gold, Arizona Jr. Championships Gold, New Mexico Lobo Cup Gold, Dan Konchan Memorial Gold, El Conquistador Jr. Open Gold. Level 6 - Grade 1 Local, Grade 2 Local, Grade 3 Local, Designates Silvers Draws, Shootouts, Supersets 2012 Southwest Section Events with National Level Points The following chart shows which tournaments are Southwest Section Designated events in 2012 and events count towards a player's National standings/rankings. Each USTA Section has 12 tournaments to be included in the National standings/rankings. Of those 12, they are broken down by level as follows: One Level 3, three Level 4 and eight Level 5. Date Tournament City ID# Level January Valley Of the Sun Phoenix Feb Phoenix Jr. Champs. Phoenix March 3-5 Sun City Jr. Championships El Paso March Gootter Cactus Cup Tucson See Schedule 5 Mar 31-Apr 2 New Mexico Jr. Champs Albuquerque May Arizona Jr. Champs Tucson See Schedule 5 June 9-12 Southwest Jr. Closed Tucson Sept New Mexico Lobo Cup Albuquerque September El Paso Sweet 16 El Paso October Don Konchan Memorial Phoenix Nov Scottsdale Sweet 16 Scottsdale Dev. 7-9 El Conquistador Jr. Tucson

15 Player Result Level 1 Level 4 Level 5 Sweet 16 Southwest Section Point Charts Which point chart is used for each tournament? The point chart used to award points to a player is based on the type of draw the tournament utilizes. At the top of each chart, you ll see a list of the types of draws that the chart corresponds to. (For 10 and Under points please refer to pages 8-11) Grade 1, 2 & 3 - Level 6 tournaments: age divisions in a level 6 tournament may qualify to earn Grade 1, 2 or 3 points. Grade 1: To qualify the sum of the top four ranked players in the draw, after the first round, must be less than or equal to 50. Grade 2: To qualify the sum of the top four ranked players in the draw, after the first round, must be less than or equal to 75. Grade 3: Tournaments not meeting Grade 1 or 2 standards. The standing list as of the week of the tournament will apply. Round Robins: Level 6 round robins are worth 70 points per win plus any bonus points Compass draw events: East Draw earns main draw points per round; all other directions earn consolation points. One match finals: Any draw with only a final of one match may earn a maximum of 110 points plus any bonus points. Shootout Formats are Level 6 - Grade 3 events. Flight #2 and lower of Shootouts use the Superset Chart Silver Draws in designates Level 5 Silver draws use the Level 6 Grade 3 point chart; Level 4 use the Level 6 Grade 2 point chart. Main Draw w/ Modified Consolation (MFIC), First Match Losers (FMLC), First Round Losers (FRLC), and Compass Draws (COMP) These tournament can include SW Level 4 or 5 with QCONS (64 or 32 draw size), Sweet 16's, some Local and some Nationals. Level 5 Level 6 Grade 1 Level 6 Grade 2 Level 6 Grade 3 & Shootouts Supersets Champion nd Place rd Place/SF th Place/SF** Quarterfinalist Reached R x x Reached R x x Reached R x x x x Reached R x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Consolation Points **If there is no playoff for 3rd and 4th, the semifinalists will receive points in this row 15

16 Type of Draw: Main Draw w/ a Feed-in through the Quarterfinals (FIC-QF) These tournaments can include: Southwest Jr. Closed, Some Designated events (16 draw size), some Local events, National Opens and some Nationals. Player Result Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 SWJC Level 4 Level 5 L6 Grade1/2/3 Champion /330/220 2nd Place /270/180 3rd Place /240/160 4th Place/SF /210/140 FIC Champion /195/130 FIC Finalist /180/120 FIC Semi-final /165/110 FIC Quarter /150/100 FIC QF Quali /135/90 FIC Rnd /120/80 FIC R16 Quali /105/70 FIC R /90/60 FIC R32 Quali x x x FIC R x x x x FIC R64 Quali x x x x FIC R x x x x FIC R128 Quali x x x x Doubles - Single Elimination Draws Player Result Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 SWJC Level 4 Level 5 L6 Grade 1/2/3 Champion /330/220 2nd Place /270/180 3rd Place /240/160 4th Place/SF /210/140 Quarterfinalist /150/100 Reached R /120/80 Reached R /90/60 Reached R x x 16

17 Team Events with Round Robin (Points per Win) Zonals, Intersectionals, BG 18 National Team Champs. SW Team Events and Intersectional challenges Player Position National Team Events except 16 zonals BG 16 Zonals Section Team Events Intersectional Team Events JTT Sectionals Junior Nationals Position # Position # x x Position # x x Position # x x Position # x x Position # x x Bonus Points - Rewards for Significant Wins Bonus points are earned in Section Ranking tournaments for significant wins over a top 100 sectional player according to the table below. Bonus points are earned for wins in both the main draw and consolation rounds. Bonus points are "attached" to the tournament results at which they are earned and will not change. Bonus points are calculated based on the player's standing in the previous month's final standing list. Standing of the Player defeated Bonus Points earned for Significant Wins #1 through #5 150 #6 through # #11 through #15 75 #16 through #20 50 #21 through #50 25 #51 through #75 10 #76 through #

18 USTA National Junior Ranking System Point Table Change In 2004, the United States Tennis Association adopted a Point Per Round Ranking System (PPR) to rank American juniors. Ranking Point Tables contain the points earned for wins at National Ranking Tournaments, which include all tournaments on the National Junior Tournament Schedule (NJTS) as well as 12 Section tournaments designated by each USTA Section. While minor adjustments have been made to the Point Tables periodically since 2004, effective January 1, 2012 the Tables will be substantively changed. The new Tables, which were unanimously approved by the USTA Junior Competition Committee in September with the support of the USTA Player Development Staff, have been revised in two significant ways: The point distribution has changed so that ranking points are awarded in a more progressive manner. Players who advance to the later rounds of a tournament will receive substantially more points than players who lose in the earlier rounds. The total points earned for winning a Level 1 National Ranking tournament, such as a USTA National Championship, have been significantly increased. The points earned for winning Level 4 and Level 5 tournaments have been reduced slightly, but remain higher than when the PPR system was introduced in Why has the USTA adjusted the Point Tables? A goal of the USTA is to promote and reward earned advancement. The progressive nature of the new Ranking Point Tables does this in two ways. Within a Level, the distribution of points among each round s finishers ensures that players who advance to the later rounds will earn the majority of the points available in a tournament. Across Levels (1-5), the distribution of points for reaching equivalent rounds ensures that players who win at higher levels earn a proportionately greater number of points. By rewarding advancement in these ways, which is supported by American college coaches, it is anticipated that the accuracy of the USTA rankings will be enhanced. In addition, because the new Tables award fewer points for winning fewer rounds, the incentive to travel outside one s Section or region will be reduced and will encourage play closer to home. Will there still be a combined ranking of singles and doubles? There will be no changes to the combined ranking. Under the new Point Tables, players who compete in both singles and doubles and advance to the later rounds of events will earn progressively more ranking points reflecting their competitive success. Who will this change affect? The change will affect every player who competes in tournaments that count for national ranking. This is a very positive change for players and will reward players who advance to the later rounds of these tournaments. How will Section tournaments that count for national ranking be affected? The ranking points earned at the 12 tournaments each Section designates as Levels 3, 4 and 5 will be reduced. This change is an acknowledgment of the inherent flaw in having 17 Sections of different sizes and strengths feeding into one national ranking system. Although reduced, the adjusted ranking points remain higher than the points earned at these tournaments when the PPR system was introduced in

19 National Ranking Point Tables - Effective 1/1/2012 Feed-In Championship through Quarterfinals Description Finish Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Champion nd Place rd Place th Place/SF FIC Winner FIC Runner-up FIC Semifinalist FIC Quarterfinal FIC Quarterfinal Qual Reached FIC R Reached FIC R16 Qual Reached FIC R Reached FIC R32 Qual Reached FIC R Reached FIC R64 Qual 50 X Reached FIC R X Reached FIC R128 Qual X X X X X Feed-In Championship through Semifinals Description Finish Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Champion nd Place FIC Winner FIC Runner-up FIC Semifinalist FIC SF Qual FIC Quarterfinal FIC Quarterfinal Qual Reached FIC R Reached FIC R16 Qual Reached FIC R Reached FIC R32 Qual Reached FIC R

20 Modified FIC, Compass Draw and Single Elimination Description Finish Level 1 (Compass) Level 1A (ITF s) Level 2 (No DB) Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Champion nd Place rd Place th Place/SF Quarterfinalist Reached R Reached R n/a Reached R n/a Reached R128 n/a n/a n/a Reached R256 (Sectional Tournaments Only) Each Consolation Round Won Team Tournaments Description Level 1 Current n/a n/a n/a X X X n/a Level 1 Proposed Zonals: Level 2 Level 4 Level 5 Position #1: Points per win Position #2: Points per win Position #3: Points per win Position #4: Points per win Position #5: Points per win Position #6: points earned per win (National Team only) Max # of points that can be earned at event n/a n/a n/a 300+Bon us points 425+ Bonus Points 250+ Bonus Points 100+ Bonus Points 25+ Bonus Points Bonus Points Top #11 through #20 50 #21 through #50 25 #51 through #75 10 #76 through #

21 Endorsement, National Championships and Summer National Team Events All juniors who hope to be endorsed for participation in National Surface Championships and Team Events in 2012 should read this information very carefully. Make sure you understand the procedures and regulations for endorsement. It is the responsibility of the player to initiate as well as secure an endorsement. Questions regarding endorsement should be directed to the Junior Development Manager at What is Endorsement? Endorsement is the Section s approval of a junior player to play National Events based on ranking and meeting the section s endorsement requirements. The draws for the USTA's Hard Court Nationals, Clay Court Nationals, Spring Nationals, Winter Nationals and Summer National Team events are limited and are based on the standings lists at the end of a prescribed segment. In the Southwest Section, the schedule is broken down into 3 segments. Each segment has a date range in which tournament results will be used to calculate the Points per Round for a player. All players who have one win in an eligible tournament and accumulate points will appear on the endorsement list. Below you will find more information on each endorsement segment. National Junior Tournament Schedule The schedule contains all national events and their dates, age eligibility, ranking and standing requirements and additional tournaments of national stature that do not require sectional endorsement. The national schedule can be found online at USTA.com. Nationals Championships The USTA National Junior Tournament Schedule includes National Championships, National Opens, regular national tournaments and summer national team events. This includes four major tournaments called the National Championships. These top tier events Spring (Easter Bowl), Clay Courts, Hard Courts, and Winter each have 12, 14, 16, and 18 age categories. Players gain access into Nationals by endorsement through sectional endorsement OR a top three finish in the preceding National Open OR being on Top16 List OR as an endorsed alternate. National Events and Quota Spots Tournament Draw Size Age Group Quota National Hard Court Championships s 2 National Clay Court Championships s 2 National Clay Court Championships , 16 & 18 s 2 National Hard Court Championships , 16 & 18 s 2 National Winter Championships , 14, 16 & 18 s 2 National Spring Championships , 14, 16 & 18 s 2 Note: Although our quota is 2 players, traditionally additional players from the Southwest Section have gained entry through their national standing. 21

22 Alternates The Southwest Section will endorse all players with at least one win and accrued points in the event that our players can gain entry via there seeding/selection list standing as an alternate or by filling a remaining vacancy. This list is used to fill in remaining spots in the draw not filled by sectional quotas, wildcards and national opens. All alternates are ordered based on the national seeding/selection list. The draws for these tournaments are made a week in advance. Alternates will be informed shortly thereafter. Often, alternates are accepted after player selection has been made and/or at the last minute to fill spots resulting from last minute withdrawals. Withdrawals When you accept entry to one of the National tournaments or Team events, it is your responsibility to appear. If you drop out before or after the entry deadline, notify the Junior Development Manager immediately. Waiver Policy Since ranking and endorsement lists are calculated using Points per Round, there are no waivers. Summer National Team Events Each section fields team for summer national competition. Below are the different teams that will be fielded. Team Event # of Players on Team Selection 12 Zonals Team Competition 12 Boys/12 Girls Top 12 ranked that apply in each gender 14 Zonal Team Competition 6 Boys/6 Girls Top 6 ranked that apply in each gender 16 Intersectionals Competition 4 Boys/4 Girls Top 4 ranked that apply in each gender 16 Zonals Team Competition 6 Boys/6 Girls Next 6 16s that apply in each gender Boys 18 National Team Competition 7 Boys Top 7 ranked that apply Girls 18 National Team Competition 6 Girls Top 6 ranked that apply Summer National Team events selection will be based on a combined ranking during the segment. This combined ranking will use 100% of a player s singles points and 25% of a player s doubles points. The best five (5) tournament results during the summer segment count towards this selection. The USTA SW Section Jr. Competition Committee has the discretion to allow a player to play on more than one team. The lineup for singles play will be based on the player's endorsement standing only. The USTA Southwest Section provides a coach for the team. More information will be sent in March to prospective players. 22

23 Endorsement Information Sheet Players interested in receiving information on Summer National Championships and Summer National Teams need to turn in an Endorsement Information Sheet. A copy of the information sheet will be ed out in March to all prospective participants. You may also find a copy at. Make sure you turn in your Player Endorsement Information Sheet to the Southwest office no later than June 1. Endorsement information/entry forms for the team events will be ed in May. It is vital that you include a current address on your endorsement info sheet. It is advised that you return your completed team entry forms with fees to the Eric Mitchell at the Southwest Junior Closed to avoid missing the deadline. It is highly recommended that you send your entry and money certified or priority mail anytime thereafter. Endorsement Protocol For all segments, a player's best five (5) tournaments played during the segment will be used to determine his/her endorsement standing. A player s combined ranking will use 100% of the player s singles points and 25% of the player s doubles points Spring Endorsement - 9/1/2011 through 3/5/2012 Special Note: The Boys' and Girls' 18 divisions for this segment will run from 9/4/10 through 2/28/11. For 2 spots in each age group in the National Spring Championships Summer Endorsement - 1/1/2012 through 6/12/2012 For all team events and 2 spots in each age group in the National Clay Court and Hard Court Championships Winter Endorsement - 3/31/2012 through 11/25/2012 For 2 spots in each age group in the Winter National Championships Spring Endorsement Checklist - 8/31/2012 through TBD, For 2 spots in each age group in the Spring National Championships. Boys and Girls Intersectional 16 s Team. Coach Gary Druckman with players left to right. Girls: Maddie Pothoff, Maggie Cohen, Aleeza Kanner, Madison Clarke. Boys: Robert Seby, Max Whiteman, Bryan Cunnigham, Augustus Ge 23

24 USTA SOUTHWEST JUNIOR SUSPENSION POINT SYSTEM The USTA Southwest Section Suspension Point System is in effect at all sanctioned junior tournaments in the section and will be used in all singles and doubles matches (main draw, consolation, and qualifying). It applies to conduct: during matches, during tournament activities, at tournament facilities and at facilities such as hotels, dormitories, and homes where players stay. Persons authorized to file suspension point reports with the referee and Junior Player Development Manager (JPDM) are: tournament committee members (tournament director, tournament Referee etc.), deputy referee, on court umpires, club or hotel managers and the JPDM. All of the above persons will report only on violations personally witnessed by them. The USTA Southwest Section has a Zero-tolerance policy for junior withdrawals and defaults. Illness, injury, and/or personal emergency are not accepted for withdrawals and defaults. All withdrawals and defaults will be penalized under the suspension point system. Notice of Points Accrued The JPDM will inform affected players and their parents when eight (8) and ten (10) suspension points have been accrued. Note: Due to delay in receiving documentation, a player may accumulate additional points before being notified when he or she is at 6, 8 or 10 points. Therefore, all players must rely on their own records of suspension points to avoid actual suspension. Players and parents can request copy of that player s suspension point record to review for discrepancy at any time. Any disputes must be in writing and addressed to the JPDM and Sportsmanship Committee at the SWS Office. Suspension # Period Comment 1st Suspension 3 months Suspension with the accumulation of 10 points within a 12 month period. 2nd Suspension 6 months After the first suspension, player s record will be cleared and the player shall be suspended for a second time with the accumulation of 6 points or more within another 12 month period. Subsequent Suspensions Minimum of one year or up to the duration of the junior s career If a player receives 6 points within the 12 month period immediately following the second suspension (and any suspensions subsequent to the second suspension), the player shall be suspended from competing in the USTA sanctioned events for a period to be determined by the Sportsmanship committee. The suspension period shall not be less than one year and may be up to the remainder of the player s junior career. Penalty for all Suspensions No endorsement to National Surface championships or National Team Events. No participation in USTA Sanctioned tournaments, USTA Jr. Team Tennis or Section Sponsored Camps. 24

25 Code Violations Defaults Improper Entry or Withdrawal Withdrawal from a tournament after entries have closed for any reason Unsportsmanlike conduct Gross Misconduct Playing under suspension Violation Each Code Violation (point, game, default) except that players who receive Code Violations because of delay immediately after a Medical Time-Out or because of obvious cramping are not assessed Suspension Points Default for flagrant unsportsmanlike conduct on or off the court Default for refusal to play or continue to play for any reason Default because of an adult decision Default no-show for a match Default for late arrival for a match Entering two or more tournaments, matches, or exhibitions scheduled to take place at the same time, in whole or in part, unless each Tournament Committee involved approves the multiple entries in writing Withdrawal after the draw has been made Unsportsmanlike or inappropriate conduct off court at locations such as the tournament site, hotel, or housing Not using best efforts to win Unsportsmanlike or inappropriate conduct by parent, relative or coach (including coaching) Physical act of violence against another person on or off the court by a player, parent, relative, coach, or other person associated with a player Illegal use of drugs or possession of illegal drugs Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages Destruction of property Competing in any sanctioned tournament while under suspension by the USTA or one of its Section Associations 25 Suspension Points Coaching, interjection into a match, audible obscenities, physical confrontation or verbal confrontation deemed to be threatening or disruptive, by a Coach, Spectator, Parent, Sibling or any other person related to a player, will result in immediate ejection of the offending party from all tournament sites for the remainder of the tournament. The Referee, Umpires, Officials, Tournament Committee Members and the Junior Player Development Manager are authorized to eject all persons engaging in any of the infractions listed above. Such ejection will be documented and forwarded to the Junior Player Development Manager and the SWS Junior Sportsmanship Committee for review and the imposition of further penalties if warranted. Failure to leave the tournament site when directed to do so will result in increased penalties

26 Southwest Section Special Events Listed below are some of the special events planned for Eligible players will be contacted directly about those additional competitive opportunities. Nike Jr. Tour - The Nike Junior Tour (NJT) is a worldwide series of junior singles tournaments for Boys and Girls in the 12 and 14 age groups. There are currently 28 countries participating in the NJT, representing over 60,000 players. Former NJT International Masters participants include Rafal Nadal, Juan Martin Del Potro and Tomas Berdych. The winner(s) of this event will be invited to compete at the NJT USA National Masters in September. The NJT USA National Masters is a Level II USTA National event. Nike provides round trip transportation, food and lodging for the winner(s) (B14, B12, G14, G12) plus one team coach. The NJT USA National Masters winners advance to play in the NJT International Masters in December. Expenses for the International Masters are paid for by Nike. AGE ELIGIBILITY: NJT USA play leads to the NJT International Masters where 28 countries participate. Therefore, to be eligible for the NJT USA National Masters and the NJT International Masters, players must meet the ITF (International Tennis Federation) age eligibility cutoff date of December 31st. Example: If you are currently 12, but will turn 13 on or before December 31, 2012, you may play in the Section Championship in the 12's but WOULD NOT BE ELIGIBLE to compete in the 12 s at the NJT National Masters at Stanford or the International Masters. Players should consider the ITF age eligibility to determine which age group to enter if they want to be eligible to go on to the NJT USA National Masters or International Masters. The USTA Southwest Section s qualifying tournament will the Southwest Jr. Closed in June The sectional champions will represent the USTA Southwest Section at the NJT USA National Masters to be held in September. 10 and Under Section Challenge ( Slammin 10 s ) Dates: September/October of 2012 Site: Dallas, Texas Info: Competition between USTA Sections. In 2011, Sections included Selection: 6 boys and 6 girls from the 10 and under age division. Invitation letters will be sent Nike Junior Tour Participants Left to right. Maddie Pothoff (14s), Kylie Mckenzie (12s), Brandon Stringfellow (12s) and Nathan Ponwith (14s) with Coach Johnny Parkes 26

27 Special Events - Continued USTA Sectional Challenge Dates: May 2012 Site: Arlington, TX Info: 14 and under team event between USTA Sections. Participating sections in 2010 included Southwest, Texas, Missouri Valley, Midwest, Northern California and Northern. Selection: Invitations letters will be sent to Boys and Girls in the 14 & 12 and under age divisions. 8 boys and 8 girls will be selected to represent the Southwest Section in this team competition. Clay Court Training Camp Dates: TBD 2012 Sites: Sedona, AZ Info: National Clay Court Championships participants and 16 Intersectional team players will be invited to train on clay. Details will be sent to the players eligible players. Selection: Priority goes to Clay Court Nationals and 16 Intersectional's participation first Billie Jean King World Team Tennis Nationals Dates: August 2012 Site: San Diego, CA Info: This 18 and under team event includes 16 teams from across the nation competing using the World Team Tennis format. The event has proven to be very competitive and fun. Selection: Invitation letters will be sent to the top players in the 18 &16 and under age divisions. The team is comprised of 3 boys and 3 girls. Southwest Little Mo ID# Dates: May 2012 Site: Scottsdale Ranch Park, AZ Info: This tournament is named after Maureen "Little Mo" Connolly, who was the first woman to win the Grand Slam when she was only 18 years old. This tournament has 11, 10 and 9 year old divisions. The eight quarterfinalists in each age group from the Southwest Sectional will advance to the Regionals, with a chance to advance to nationals. See the tournament online cover page for more info. Selection: Open to appropriate ages Southwest Grass & Clay Court Tournament ID# Dates: August 2012 Site: Desert Highlands Info: This tournament provides our Southwest junior players the experience of playing on grass and clay courts. See online cover page for more details. Selection: Open entry with limited size draws based on standings Southwest Team Cup Dates: TBD, 2012 Site: TBD Info: The Southwest Team Cup serves as a cohesive sectional camp to bring together the players of the Southwest section for training and competition against their peers. By integrating everyone in the section, it serves to bring more quality competition in an exciting team atmosphere to give the players a little taste as to what playing on a college team may be like. Selection: Invitation letters will be sent to the Top 16 players in the 16, 14 and 12 and under age divisions. There will be 4 teams of 8 players (4 boys and 4 girls) per age group. 27

28 Tournament Definitions Type Description Selection Examples Level 1 National Level Tournaments; count in Sectional and National rankings Selection for these events requires Sectional Endorsement and/or a player s national standings or through National Opens. National Championships (Hard Courts, Clay Courts, Winter, Spring), Boys & Girls 18 National Team Championships and 16 Intersectionals Level 2 National level Tournaments; count in Sectional and National rankings Team Events require sectional endorsement. National Open entry based on a player s national standing. National Opens 12 Zonals Team Championships 14 Zonals Team Championships 16 Zonals Team Championships Level 3 Tournaments listed on the National Schedule and our Southwest Junior Closed; count in Sectional and National rankings Entry to national events based on a player s national standing. Southwest Jr. Closed is open to USTA Southwest Section permanent residence. Regional Nationals Southwest Junior Closed Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Designated Sectional tournaments and some National level tournaments; count in Sectional and National rankings Designated Sectional tournaments for ranking; Count in Sectional and National rankings Southwest Section local tournaments for ranking; Count only in Sectional rankings Sectional Level 4 s are open to USTA Southwest Section permanent residence. Sweet 16 s are open only to USTA Southwest Section residence. Selection based on SW Selection protocol. Some other Sectional Level 5 s are open to all. Most are open to all entrants unless tournament uses a limited size draw. Phoenix Junior Championships Sun City Junior Championships New Mexico Jr. Championships Sweet 16 s Valley of the Sun Jr. Open El Conquistador Jr. Open Dan Konchan Gooter Cactus Cup Lobo Cup Arizona Jr Champs Jeff Myers Memorial Jerry Cline Junior Open Tennis West Junior Open Shootouts & Supersets Level 7 Local tournament designed for beginner/intermediate players; Results do not count in rankings; see page 27 Vary by event; See page 27 All About Tennis Junior Satellites El Conquistador Jr. Satellites Gene Autry Non-Eliminations Reffkin Quickstart tournaments Shootouts Level 6 tournament using a one day format; typically 3 matches; tiebreak in lieu of 3rd set; Count Limited size draws; Selection based on Sectional rankings Randolph Tennis Center Shootouts Supersets Level 6 tournament using 1/2 day format; typically 3 one set matches Limited size draws; Selection based on Sectional rankings Reffkin T.C. Supersets Jerry Cline T. C. Supersets Central Arizona Supersets Satellites Beginner/Intermediate tournament; Not for ranking; see page 27 Refer to tournament for information All About Tennis Jr. Satellites (PHX) El Conquistador Satellites Reffkin Satellites Non-Elimination (NETS) Beginner/Intermediate tournament; Not for ranking; see page 27 Refer to tournament for information Gene Autry NETS (Mesa) Quickstart Beginner tournaments; not for ranking Refer to tournament for information Reffkin Quickstart tournaments Central AZ QuickStart 28

29 Quick and easy way to enter tournaments View information about the tournament Draws and match times will be posted by tournament director Daily and Finals results can be viewed Prevents players from entering an event they are not eligible for Players receive an immediate confirmation of entry See other applicants for each division (online entrants) How to Find and Enter a USTA Tournament 1. Go to 2. Mouse over TennisLink 3. Click on For Tournaments 4. Either input a Tournament ID# or go to Tournament Finder 5. Select Southwest in the Section/District drop down Box 6. Click Find it! 7. You can then browse the Tournament Schedule by month (located at top) 8. Click on the tournament you wish to view/enter 9. To enter, click on Register Now in RED You must have a USTA Membership to enter online You will need a credit card to enter online Questions? Contact the Tournament Director hosting the event for issues related to the tournament For technical questions and problems related to online registration, the linkteam@usta.com For membership questions (change of address, section transfer, etc.), memberservices@usta.com or call USTA. 29

30 Tournament Play for Novice/Intermediate Players These tournaments are un-sanctioned (do not count in USTA Southwest Rankings) and are designed for beginning to intermediate players as an introduction to tournament play. Phoenix Area 2012 All About Tennis Junior Satellites The Central Arizona Junior Satellites are held throughout the Phoenix area, culminating with the Grand Masters Invitational in December. Satellites are for players with little tournament experience. These tournaments guarantee players two matches. For more information call the Central Arizona Tennis Association at or visit These tournaments are available online for registration Non-Elimination (N.E.T.) Tournaments Mesa s Gene Autry Tennis Center offers junior round-robin, superset and compass draw non-elimination tournaments where players are grouped by age and ability. Ability groups range from 10 and under novice through high school varsity and USTA ability players. It s a great way to gain tournament experience for less experienced players and advanced players wanting to work on their game in tournament conditions. Tournaments are played in a 3 hour time period. Entry deadline is 8pm on the Monday prior to the tournament. Go to or call Gene Autry Sports Complex for more information at Tournament Dates: January 21, February 18, March 31, April 28, May 19, July 13-14, September 14-15, October 27, November 17, December 15 Tucson Area 2012 Hilton El Conquistador Resort & Country Club Junior Satellites These satellites are 1 day timed events that are geared toward the child learning about competitive play and/or getting more match play. The matches are played in a friendly setting and are supervised to help with scoring and/or any questions. The satellites are a non-elimination format that last approximately 3 hours. Tournaments are on Fridays and start at 4:30 pm unless otherwise noted. For more information call Saturday dates are at 9 a.m.; Friday dates are 4:30 p.m. Tournament Dates: January 13, February 17, March 9, April 13, May 14, June 16, July 7, August 11, September 14, October 12, November 16, December Reffkin Tennis Center Junior Satellites (Formerly Randolph Tennis Center) Satellites are designed to introduce the beginning to the intermediate player to competitive play. These tournaments use non-elimination compass draws and are played in one afternoon. All of these events are held at Reffkin Tennis Center in Tucson, AZ. For more information call or visit Tournament Dates: January 29, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 18, June 15, July 13, August 17, September 7, October 14, November 18 and December 9. 30

31 WHAT IS QUICK START TENNIS? QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. It is divided into two different levels, - ages 8 and under and ages 10 and under. It s the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis and keep them playing. Visit for more information Reffkin Tennis Center Junior QuickStart Tournaments These tournaments are entry level events for ages QuickStart tournaments offer graduated court sizes using either a foam ball of low compression ball. This is an excellent way to introduce a child to the fun of competition without having to develop all the necessary skills for match play. For more information call or visit Tournament dates are: Jan 29 July 13 Feb 26 Aug17 Mar18 Sept 7 Apr 15 Oct 14 May 18 Nov 18 June 15 Dec Central Arizona QuickStart Tournaments: For more information and to see the location of the event please visit Tournament Dates are: Jan 8 May 13 Feb 12 Sept 23 Mar 4 Oct 7 Apr 29 Dec 2 31

32 2012 USTA Southwest Section Junior Tournament Schedule All tournaments listed here are sanctioned and for ranking unless otherwise noted. For up to date tournament information visit the tournament s homepage at. Most events offer online registration. For unsanctioned and novice tournaments, see pages For tournament definitions, see page 28. Color Key: Southern Arizona Central Arizona/ Northern Arizona Greater El Paso Tennis Association/ South Eastern New Mexico/ South New Mexico Northern New Mexico Southwest L3, L4, L5/ National Tournaments JANUARY JUNIORS JANUARY 7-7 Arizona Junior Shootout #1 L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com JANUARY Valley of the Sun Jr Closed L5 ID# Contact: Thomas Kenney Phone: mesatennis@gmail.com JANUARY USTA Regional Tournament Segment L3- January (Tucson) ID# Contact: Matt Gleason Phone: gleason@tucsonracquetclub.com JANUARY USTA Regional Tournament Segment L3- January (Tucson) ID# Contact: Ruth Fuchs Phone: Jennifer_fuchs@hilton.com JANUARY USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #1 L6 ID# USTA Central Arizona Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: Visit: for site location. JANUARY nd Annual High School Invitationa 'QUALIFIER' (Not for ranking) ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com JANUARY Scottsdale Athletic Club Junior Open L6 ID# Scottsdale Athletic Club Contact: Alice Hing Phone: momhing@aol.com JANUARY Jerry Cline Jr Open #1 L6 ID# Jerry Cline Tennis Comp Cty Alb Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) ckrzykowski@cabq.gov JANUARY 30-2/4 42nd Annual High School Invitational (Not for ranking) ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Houk Meghan Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com 32

33 FEBRUARY JUNIORS FEBRUARY Hilton El Conquistador Junior Spring Classic L6 ID# Hilton Tucson El Conq Contact: Jennifer Fuchs Phone: FEBRUARY 3-5 Las Cruces Junior Tennis Tournament L6 ID# Las Cruces Tennis Players Association Contact: Judy Harlas Phone: FEBRUARY 4-5 USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #2 L6 ID# USTA Phoenix Area Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: Visit: for site location. FEBRUARY Phoenix Junior Championships presented by All About Tennis L4 ID# B. S. Events Contact: Sally Grabham, Phone: FEBRUARY Jerry Cline Jr Open #2 L6 ID# Tennis Comp Cty Alb Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) FEBRUARY Phoenix Tennis Center Junior Open L6 ID# Tolson Totally Tennis Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: FEBRUARY Valentine Heart Breaker L6 ID# Bill Ellis Tennis Center Contact: William B. Ellis Phone: FEBRUARY Winter Grand Canyon State Games L6 ID# Grand Canyon State Games Contact: Tom Hauser Phone: FEBRUARY Arizona Junior Shootout #2 L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: MARCH JUNIORS MARCH 3-5 Sun City Junior Championships L4 ID# USTA Greater El Paso Contact: Alexandre Mouquin Phone: (575) MARCH 3-5 USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #3 L6 ID# USTA Phoenix Area Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: Visit: for site location. MARCH 8-11 Coronado Jr. Championships L Coronado Country Club Tennis Contact: Vendran Vidovic Phone:

34 MARCH 9-11 Wigwam Jr Open #1 L6 ID# Contact: Carlos Hassey Phone: MARCH Gootter Cactus Cup - BG10, 12 & 14s L5 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com MARCH Gootter Cactus Cup - BG 16 & 18s L5 ID# Tucson Racquet Club Contact: Matt Gleason Phone: gleason@tucsonracquetclub.com MARCH Jerry Cline Jr Open #3 L Tennis Comp Cty Alb Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) ckrzykowski@cabq.gov MARCH Arizona Junior Shootout #3 L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com MARCH Usta Central Arizona Super Set #4 L6 ID# USTA Central Arizona Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: wrustee@yahoo.com MARCH 31-4/2 New Mexico Junior Championships L4 ID# Tanoan Country Club Contact: Pitts David Phone: tecten@aol.com MARCH 31-1 USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #5 L6 ID# USTA Central Arizona Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: wrustee@yahoo.com APRIL JUNIORS APRIL 6-8 Tucson Open Junior Championship L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com APRIL April Fools Jr. Open L6 ID# Bill Ellis Tennis Center Contact: William B. Ellis Phone: billellistennis@live.com APRIL Gene Autry Tennis Center Jr. Open L6 ID# East Valley Tennis Contact: Thomas Kenney Phone: mesatennis@gmail.com APRIL Jerry Cline Super Set #1 L6 ID# City of Albuquerque Park and Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) ckrzykowski@cabq.gov APRIL "Hybrid" Super Set Series #1 - A Singles & Doubles Event (Junior) L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com 34

35 APRIL O.S.A Jr. Open L6 ID# Coronado Country Club Contact: Vendran Vidovic Phone: APRIL USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #6 L6 ID# USTA Central Arizona Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: APRIL America's Junior Open L6 ID# Americas High School Contact: Robert Tapia Phone: MAY JUNIORS MAY 4-4 Tucson Super Set Series #2 (Junior) L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: MAY 4-6 USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #7 L6 ID# USTA Phoenix Area Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: MAY Hilton El Conquistador Junior Summer Classic L6 ID# Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Contact: Jennifer Fuchs Phone: MAY End of School Jr. Open L6 ID# Bill Ellis Tennis Center Contact: William B. Ellis Phone: MAY Little Mo Southwest (Not for ranking) ID# Scottsdale Athletic Club Contact: Daniel Kilen Phone: MAY USTA National Open L2 ID# Surprise Ten & Rac Club Contact: Guillermo Lucero Phone: MAY Braden Aboud Memorial Jr. Tournament L6 ID# El Paso Country Club Contact: Aitor Zubiarrain Phone: MAY USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #8 L6 ID# USTA Central Arizona Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: MAY Jerry Cline Junior Doubles L6 ID# City of Albuquerque Park and Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) MAY Val Vista Lakes Spring Junior Classic L6 ID# Val Vista Lakes Tennis Club Contact: Michael Lowdermilk Phone:

36 MAY Arizona Junior Championships 16s and 18s L5 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: MAY Arizona Junior Closed Championships 8's - 14's L5 ID# Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Contact: Jennifer Fuchs Phone: Jennifer_fuchs@hilton.com JUNE JUNIORS JUNE 1-3 The Summer Grand Canyon States Games L6 ID# Grand Canyon State Games Contact: Tom Hauser Phone: tmtcmhauser@aol.com JUNE 1-3 Jerry Cline Junior Open #4 L6 ID# City of Albuquerque Park and Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) ckrzykowski@cabq.gov JUNE USTA Southwest Junior Closed L3 ID# Contact: USTA Southwest Phone: x107 Visit: JUNE USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #9 L6 ID# USTA Central Arizona Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: wrustee@yahoo.com JUNE Flagstaff Junior Aces Grand Slam L6 ID# Flagstaff Tennis Association, Inc. Contact: Jeffrey Jorgensen Phone: (928) info@flagstafftennis.com JUNE Lobo Summer Junior Open L6 (18,16) ID# Lobo Tennis Club Contact: Bob Scott Phone: lobo10s_bob@yahoo.com JUNE NMSU Junior Tennis Tournament L6 ID# Usta Southern New Mexico Contact: Judy Harlas Phone: jrharlas@aol.com JUNE The El Paso Junior Open L6 ID# El Paso Tennis Club Contact: Edgan Phinney Phone: phinneyemil1023@aol.com JUNE The Ranches Junior Open L6 ID# Chamisa Hills Country Club Contact: Fred Abbott Phone: (505) f.abbott@att.net JUNE Dry Heat Jr Open L6 ID# East Valley Tennis Contact: Thomas A. Kenney Phone: mesatennis@gmail.com JUNE Tucson Super Set Series #3 (Junior) L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com 36

37 JUNE 29-1 Lobo Summer Junior Open L6 (14,12) ID# Lobo Tennis Club Contact: Bob Scott Phone: JUNE 29-7/1 Central Arizona Junior Super Set #10 L6 ID# USTA Central Arizona Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: JUNE Hilton El Conquistador JR Super Set L6 ID# Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Contact: Jennifer Fuchs Phone: JULY JUNIORS JULY 5-7 Fire Cracker Jr. Open L6 ID# Bill Ellis Tennis Center Contact: William B. Ellis Phone: JULY 6-8 USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #11 L6 ID# USTA Central Arizona Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: JULY 7-10 USTA Regional Tournament Segment L3- July (Albuquerque) ID# Lobo Tennis Club Contact: Bob Scott, Phone: JULY TCA Junior Open L6 ID# Tennis C. Of Albuquerque Contact: David Ochotorena Phone: JULY Sedona Junior Open L6 ID# Sedona Racquet Club Contact: Larry Lineberry Phone: (928) JULY Ancient City Fiesta Days L6 ID# Sangre De Cristo Racquet Club Contact: Sebastian Suarez Phone: JULY Surprise Summer Lights L6 ID# Surprise Ten & Rac Club Contact: Guillermo Lucero Phone: JULY Val Vista Lakes Junior Summer Sizzler L6 ID# Val Vista Lakes Tennis Club Contact: Michael Lowdermilk Phone: JULY Tucson Super Set Series #4 (Junior) L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: JULY Highpoint Sports & Wellness Junior Open ID# Highpoint Sports & Wellness Contact: Robert Soneru Phone:

38 JULY USTA Zone Team Championships- BG12 ID# Dickinson Sports Llc Contact: Jason Dickinson Phone: (520) JULY Taos Junior Open ID# Taos Tennis at Quail Ridge Inn Contact: Kurt Edelbrock Phone: JULY USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #12L6 ID# USTA Central Arizona Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: JULY Paraclete Open ID# City of Roswell Parks and Recreation Contact: Joyce Mitchell Phone: AUGUST JUNIORS AUGUST 3-5 PHCC Fair Play L6 ID# Picacho Hills Country Club Contact: ROMAN STOISAVLJEVIC Phone: AUGUST Tucson Super Set Series #5 (Junior) L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: AUGUST USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #13 L6 ID# USTA Central Arizona Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: AUGUST Jerry Cline Jr Open #5 L6 ID# City of Albuquerque Park and Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) AUGUST Back to School Jr. Open L6 ID# Bill Ellis Tennis Center Contact: William B. Ellis Phone: AUGUST Val Vista Lakes End of Summer Junior Open L6 7ID# Val Vista Lakes Tennis Club Contact: Michael Lowdermilk Phone: AUGUST Flagstaff Open L6 ID# Flagstaff Tennis Association, Inc. Contact: Jeffrey Jorgensen Phone: (928) AUGUST USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #14 L6 ID# USTA Central Arizona Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: Visit: for site location. AUGUST Tucson Super Set Series #6 (Junior) L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone:

39 AUGUST 31-2 Desert Highlands Junior Grass and Clay Championships (Not for rankings) ID# Desert Highlands Contact: Eric G. Anderson Phone: SEPTEMBER JUNIORS SEPTEMBER 1-3 Jerry Cline Junior Open #6 L6 ID# City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) SEPTEMBER 6-9 El Paso Ear, Nose & Throat Associates Junior Tennis Championships L6 ID# Coronado Country Club Contact: Vedran Vidovic Phone: SEPTEMBER 7-9 Back to School, Back to Tennis L6 ID# Tolson Totally Tennis Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: SEPTEMBER Independence Jr. Open L6 ID# Bill Ellis Tennis Center Contact: William B. Ellis Phone: SEPTEMBER15-17 New Mexico Lobo Cup L5 ID# Lobo Tennis Club Contact: Bob Scott Phone: SEPTEMBER USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #15 L6 ID# USTA Phoenix Area Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: SEPTEMBER Cavern City Junior Open L6 ID# Carlsbad Tennis Assn Contact: Charles H Jurva Phone: (575) cjurva@valornet.com SEPTEMBER "Hybrid" Super Set Series #8 - A Singles & Doubles Event (Junior) L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com SEPTEMBER El Paso Sweet 16 L5 ID# El Paso Country Club Contact: Aitor Zubiarrain Phone: jauria2000@sbcglobal.net SEPTEMBER USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #16 L6 ID# USTA Phoenix Area Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: wrustee@yahoo.com OCTOBER JUNIORS OCTOBER 4-7 Tennis West Junior Open L6 ID# Tennis West Sports & Racquet Club Contact: Ross Walker Phone: rossome2@aol.com 39

40 OCTOBER Hilton El Conquistador Fall Classic L6 ID# Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Contact: Jennifer Fuchs Phone: OCTOBER 6-7 Jerry Cline Junior Open #7 L6 ID# City of Albuquerque Park and Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) OCTOBER 6-8 Glendale Jr. Open L6 ID# Paseo Racquet Center Contact: Ed Prudhomme Phone: (623) OCTOBER Dan Konchan Memorial Scholarship Junior Open L5 ID# USTA Central Arizona Tennis Association Contact: Tracy Lawson Phone: OCTOBER Mesa Jr. Open L6 ID# East Valley Tennis Contact: Thomas A. Kenney Phone: OCTOBER Wigwam Jr Open #2 L6 ID# Contact: Carlos Hassey Phone: OCTOBER USTA Regional Tournament October L3 ID# Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Contact: Jennifer Fuchs Phone: OCTOBER Colombian Classic L6 ID# City of Roswell Parks and Recreation Contact: Joyce Mitchell Phone: NOVEMBER JUNIORS NOVMEBER 2-4 PHCC Junior Tennis Tournament L6 ID# Picacho Hills Country Club Contact: ROMAN STOISAVLJEVIC Phone: NOVEMBER 3-4 Jerry Cline Jr. Turkey Tournament L6 ID# City of Albuquerque Park and Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) NOVEMBER 3-3 Arizona Junior Shootout #4 L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: NOVEMBER Scottsdale Sweet 16 L5 ID# B. S. Events Contact: Sally Grabham Phone: NOVEMBER Lobo Tennis Club Winter Junior Open L6 ID# Lobo Tennis Club Contact: Bob Scott Phone:

41 NOVEMBER Western States Junior Open L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: NOVEMBER Thanksgiving Jr. Open L6 ID# Americas High School Contact: Robert Tapia Phone: NOVEMBER USTA National Open L2 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: NOVEMBER 29-12/ Jeff Myers Memorial Junior Open (Singles Only) L6 ID# Scottsdale Ranch Park Tennis Center Contact: Karen Weir Phone: NOVEMBER 29-12/2 The Pavo Jr. Open L6 ID# Bill Ellis Tennis Center Contact: William B. Ellis Phone: DECEMBER JUNIORS DECEMBER 1-1 Jerry Cline Jr Super Set #2 L6 ID# City of Albuquerque Park and Rec Contact: Krzykowski Phone: (505) DECEMBER 1 December Doubles at Paseo L6 ID# Paseo Racquet Center Contact: Ed Prudhomme Phone: (623) paseo @msn.com DECEMBER 7-9 Si Se Puede Jr Championships L6 ID# East Valley Tennis Acadamy Contact: Chris Langdon Phone: chris@langdonsports.com DECEMBER 8-8 Arizona Junior Shootout #5 L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com DECEMBER 8-9 El Conquistador Jr. Open L5 ID# Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Contact: Jennifer Fuchs Phone: Jennifer_fuchs@hilton.com DECEMBER El Paso Sun Bowl Junior Open L6 ID# El Paso Tennis Club Contact: Edgan Phinney Phone: phinneyemil1023@aol.com DECEMBER Paseo Christmas Classic L6 ID# Paseo Racquet Center Contact: Ed Prudhomme Phone: (623) paseo @msn.com DECEMBER 27-1/1 USTA National Winter Championships L1 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com 41

42 DECEMBER 27-1/2 USTA Winter National Championships L1 ID# USTA Central Arizona Tennis Association Contact: Sally Grabham Phone: DECEMBER Winter Singles Junior Championship L6 ID# Reffkin Tennis Center Contact: Meghan Houk Phone:

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